Thornhill House

Church Street, Darfield, Barnsley S73 9LG
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9.9 192 Reviews
  • Thornhill House, Barnsley
Thornhill House practises care provision that makes a long-term difference to the health, lifestyles and well-being of clients, who may have a wide range of complications.

Staff take pride in a sensitive approach, including for loved ones and at times of transition when there is understandable anxiety involved.

All care is personalised and the provider strives to be affordable within impacting on the high standards care workers are trained to achieve.

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Care Provided by Thornhill House

  • Primary Care Categories
  • Dementia
  • Learning Disability
  • Older Person Care
  • Physical Disability
  • Younger Adults
  • Care Types Provided
  • Dementia Residential Care
  • Residential Care
  • For a maximum of 40 Service Users
  • Privately Owned
  • Care Offered
  • Alzheimer's
  • Other Care Provided
  • Convalescent Care
  • Day Care
  • Own GP if required
  • Palliative Care
  • Physiotherapy
  • Separate Specialist Dementia Care Unit

Good to Know

  • Person in charge
  • Christian Mason (Home Manager)
  • Admission Criteria
    • Ages 18+
  • Room Information
    • Single Rooms (40)
  • Care Home Design/Build
    • Purpose Built: Yes
    • Last Refurbishment: 2014

Funding & Fees Guide for Thornhill House

  • Funding Types Accepted
  • Self funding (Private)
  • Local Authority with Top-Up
  • Local Authority
  • NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Funding
  • Weekly Charges per Person
    • Self-Funded Residential Care £880 – £950
    • Self-Funded Residential Dementia Care £930 – £950
  • (these prices are only a guideline, please contact Thornhill House to find out the exact price for your requirements)

Facilities

  • Bar/Café
  • Close to Local shops
  • Gardens
  • Lift
  • Minibus or other transport
  • Near Public Transport
  • Own Furniture if required
  • Pet Friendly (or by arrangement)
  • Phone Point in own room
  • Residents Internet Access
  • Residents Kitchenette
  • Television point in own room
  • Wheelchair Access

Thornhill House Reviews (192)

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9.9

Thornhill House has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10, based on 50 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Thornhill House has 192 reviews.

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Review from Paige S (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 4 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

From entering the homely atmosphere of the care home. I can well understand why my nana has been very happy. The care and support staff are very friendly and approachable.
The resident's interaction between the staff and residents is visible to see. The management team have kept the family up to date
with the continued progress of my nana on a regular basis.

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Review from Sylvia H (Resident) published on 3 May 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Excellent care, very good.

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Review from Katie H (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 30 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

I find this care home to be a very friendly place. All the staff are very nice and always seem happy to be there. The care my Grandma receives is brilliant and she really likes it here.

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Review from Nicola R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 26 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 4.0 out of 5

My first 5 minutes here and the home seems very clean and the staff seem very friendly.

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Review from D M (Daughter of Resident) published on 24 April 2018
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

How wonderful for our vulnerable loved ones to enter into a 'home from home' environment. The care which is, not only given to the resident but also to family members is reassuring at a difficult time. The care workers treat everyone with respect and understanding, always ready to give a helping hand.
The management team organise social events keeping the interaction. Always keeping us all involved. A team to be proud of.

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Review from Jennifer A (Wife of Resident) published on 6 October 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

We cannot fault anything about Thornhill House. My husband came home 100% better than he went there and we are so grateful, not only for him but me also. They are all so brilliant.

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Review from Mollie H (Resident) published on 27 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have been very happy here and have had very good care and help to get me walking again. I have always been treated with dignity and care.

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Review from Ellen W (Resident) published on 27 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Couldn't be looked after better than in a five star hotel. All the staff are great and can't do enough for you. There is a man that helps you whenever he can. Its like a second home

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Review from CSW (Daughter of Resident) published on 27 June 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 2.0 out of 5

Not happy at all with this facility for my father who has Alzheimer's. This did not seem to be taken into account and he came away very insecure and afraid. Although the physios did get him back on his feet.

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Review from Dawn R (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My Mum was in Thornhill House all of January and most of February.
She was so happy and cared for.
She loved the staff, the food, the company and most of all the stimulation.
We are looking at daycare to come back in future.
Thanks everyone.

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Review from Pearl A (Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The care I have received at Thornhill has been more than excellent. When I came here I couldn't believe the amount of care I received. The carers do more than care for you, they are so kind and work so hard. The food is excellent, this is the second time I have been here and when I came I said "I have
come home". I said they are more than excellent.

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Review from Margaret C (Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I could not be more happy to stay at Thornhill House. The carers and management are fantastic and so are the physiotherapists. I shall be singing your praises to anyone I know and would highly recommend this place for rehabilitation.

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Review from P S (Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

The staff at Thornhill are excellent, they cannot do enough for you and are so caring.

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Review from Emily R (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thornhill House is an excellent care home to be in. The staff are always helpful and you can always rely on them to help you with anything. Really good food and they do activities with the residents. I would recommend Thornhill House to anyone.

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Review from Jean W (Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

Thornhill is a first class care home, the care I have had has been the best I could have had anywhere. The staff are so kind and patient and do all they can to make people happy, they always have a smile on their face and nothing is too much trouble for them. The kitchen staff and cleaners are always
helpful and the meals are first class, the place is lovely, clean and the residents are given every encouragement to get well, no one feels embarrassed.

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Review from Olivia W (Granddaughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My grandmother was a resident at Thornhill House. The staff were very friendly, helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them when asked. The food was great and she thoroughly enjoyed it. She was fantastic on her feet by the time she left Thornhill.

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Review from Jane C (Daughter of Resident) published on 23 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 3.0 out of 5

My mum had a rehabilitation stay at Thornhill House in Feb 2017. We were pleased when mum could move on after one week. Some staff were kind but unfortunately, these were in a minority. In general, there was a poor attitude and mum was made to feel she was a nuisance. There was a lack of empathy and
understanding. The rehabilitation, particularly the Physiotherapy sessions, were excellent.

Reply from Christian, Manager at Thornhill House

Sorry you felt this way regarding your mum's stay at Thornhill. I'm a little concerned regarding your comments as your mum wanted respite at Thornhill and I had no beds available. Your comments have been noted and will be used to ensure anyone else who stays at Thornhill does not experience the same.


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Review from Joan B (Resident) published on 10 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I have enjoyed my stay at Thornhill as I have been well looked after. The staff are great, always friendly and helpful. There is always choices when it came to meal times and the food is good. I like to take part in some of the activities and enjoy chatting with the staff. My bedroom is always cleaned
and I feel safe and comfortable when I am in bed.

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Review from Charlie S (Son of Resident) published on 8 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

I think Thornhill House and the staff are great, very caring. My Mum has been treated with dignity and respect. Food was excellent. Keep up the hard work.

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Review from George S (Resident) published on 8 March 2017
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Overall Experience  Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5

My stay at Thornhill has been a pleasant one in unpleasant circumstances. I found the staff both efficient and pleasant. Good choice of menu at mealtimes and varied activities. My room was comfortable and warm. I also enjoyed the company of the other clients.

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Current Review Score: 9.9 (9.899)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.9 (9.899) out of 10 for Thornhill House is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  • a) The Average Rating is 4.9 out of 5 from 50 Reviews in the last 24 months.

  • b) The score for the number of positive Reviews is 5.0 out of 5 from 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Care Home is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  • a) 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months.

    The Average Rating of 4.899 for Thornhill House is calculated as follows: ( (570 Excellents x 5) + (9 Goods x 4) + (2 Satisfactorys x 3) + (1 Poors x 2) + (11 Very Poors x 1) ) ÷ 593 Ratings = 4.899

  • b) 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5').

    The 5 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Thornhill House is based on 49 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    • i) 4 points are available for the first 10 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, and then 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews and then 0.1 Points for the next five Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.100, 7th = 0.100, 8th = 0.100, 9th = 0.100, 10th = 0.100) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.125 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 + 0.1 = 4

    • ii) 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the registered maximum number of service users in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Care Home registered for a maximum of 50 service users has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 40 registered maximum number of service users is 8, which has been reached with 49 Positive reviews. Points = 1

  • When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.

  • If a Care Home does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Performance

Care Quality Commission (CQC) Rating

Date: 4 Jun 2019

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    Outstanding

  • Effective

    Good

  • Responsive

    Good

  • Safe

    Good

  • Well-led

    Good

Care Quality Commission is responsible for the registration and inspection of social care services in England.

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Meet the Team (3)

Michael

Michael Dudley-Smith

Job Title: Operations director

Joined: 2015

To support each home and ensure compliance is maintained and the residents get quality care.


Margaret

Margaret Shaw

Job Title: Deputy Manager

Joined: 2012

My role is to endeavour that all residents have a life worth celebrating and that the home is run smoothly and efficiently


Christian

Christian Mason

Job Title: Manager

Joined: 2014

I have my level 5 in management and a wealth of experience in the care home setting. I aim to ensure my residents are provided with a stimulating environment and quality care.